5105 Havana Dr, Mansfield
214-444-9427
Real Estate Company
Mansfield TX Realtor · Rafter H Realty LLC
I’m Carlee Howard, Broker and Owner of Rafter H Realty LLC. I help new construction buyers, people relocating to the area, first-time buyers, and homeowners preparing to sell in Mansfield and surrounding DFW communities. You work directly with me, from our first conversation through closing.
Whether you’re comparing builders, coordinating an out-of-state move, or deciding what your home could sell for, I’ll help you understand your options and plan your next steps.
Call or text 214-444-9427 · carlee.howard@rafterhrealty.com
Carlee Howard · Broker | Owner, Rafter H Realty LLC
How I Help
Choosing a new home involves more than finding a floor plan you like. I help you compare the price, incentives, deposit requirements, and timing so you understand what you’re agreeing to before moving forward.
My involvement continues after you sign. I attend builder meetings, inspections, and walkthroughs, check on appraisal progress, and follow up on inspection items. Before closing, I meet with the builder and review repairs visually or obtain written confirmation of the work.
Explore Buying New ConstructionAlso see: Why use a buyer’s agent for new construction · Mansfield new construction communities · New construction across DFW
I start with how you need your new location to work for you: your budget, commute, school priorities, home size, and moving timeline.
Sometimes the search changes as you visit different towns and neighborhoods. I help you compare those options and understand the tradeoffs. If you need to sell a home elsewhere, I communicate with your agent to help coordinate that sale with your purchase here.
Discuss Your MoveAlso see: Moving to Mansfield TX guide · Cost of living in Mansfield · Relocating to Arlington
I walk you through what happens after an offer is accepted, including earnest money, any option period, inspections, repair requests, the appraisal, and the final walkthrough. Your steps and deadlines depend on your contract.
You’ll receive an email with your contract timeline and reminder texts along the way. I help schedule inspections and coordinate delivery of earnest and option money to the title company when applicable.
Before you shop, we discuss taxes and insurance, and I have you speak with your lender to establish your price range and expected mortgage payment.
Explore Buyer ResourcesAlso see: Mansfield property taxes for buyers · First-time buyer guide for Midlothian
Our first meeting includes a walkthrough of your home, preparation recommendations, comparable sales, and a discussion of selling costs and estimated net proceeds. I also ask you to request your mortgage payoff from your lender so we can work with more accurate numbers.
My recommendations are specific to your home. For one seller, that meant changing a red game room to a neutral color and recommending another coat of paint where the finish still needed attention.
I arrange professional photography, video, social media advertising, and open houses. Once your home is listed, you receive a weekly update covering showings, buyer feedback, open house activity, and comparable homes that sold or went under contract.
Explore Seller ResourcesAlso see: Top Mansfield home-seller questions · Upgrades that help your home sell · Mansfield housing market
Where I Work
Mansfield is my primary market. I also serve buyers and sellers in Arlington, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Kennedale, Burleson, Midlothian, and Waxahachie.
Considering another DFW town? Tell me where you’re looking so we can discuss your plans.
The Process
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On our first call, we discuss your moving timeline, budget, preferred location, and whether you need to sell a home first. That conversation helps us decide what needs to happen before you start touring or prepare to list.
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For buyers, that can mean comparing towns, builders, floor plans, and purchase terms. For sellers, it means reviewing comparable sales, preparation priorities, and estimated proceeds.
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You work directly with me. Buyers receive a written timeline and reminders. Sellers receive weekly updates. I stay in communication with the people involved so you understand what’s happening and what comes next.
A Recent Move
One family relocating from Alabama needed five bedrooms, five bathrooms, an office, and a backyard with room for a pool. School priorities also shaped their search.
We started in Mansfield and visited other towns and neighborhoods. After comparing their options, they chose a new construction spec home in Midlothian that met their space needs at a price below their budget.
I helped negotiate the price and incentives, a purchase contingent on selling their Alabama home, and a deposit divided into two payments. Their purchase is still in progress while their Alabama home is for sale. I’m communicating with their agent to help coordinate the move.
Every move has different needs. My role is to help you compare the choices and work through the details that matter to yours.
Read More Client StoriesReviews
“Carlee's guidance and communication was excellent throughout the entire process.”
— Seller review on Google
“Her patience and attention to detail set her apart from the rest”
— Buyer review on Google
FAQ
Yes. You work directly with me throughout the buying or selling process.
Yes. We discuss that need early and consider how it affects your timing and offer. If your current home is outside my area, I can communicate with your listing agent to help coordinate the two transactions. A contingent offer depends on the seller’s or builder’s agreement.
Yes. I attend builder meetings, inspections, and walkthroughs, follow appraisal progress, and help follow up on repair items before closing.
You complete the contact form, and I call you to arrange a conversation about your plans. We’ll discuss your timeline, budget, location, and whether you have a home to sell.
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You don’t need every detail figured out before reaching out. Tell me what you’re considering, and we’ll work through your next steps together.
Call me directly at 214-444-9427 to discuss your plans, or complete my contact form and I’ll follow up with you.

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